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saddleninja
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1400 Posts |
 Posted - 04/05/2008 : 19:12:58
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| is it me or are reptile shops opening everywhere? |
1 amel
1 okeette
2 normals
1 rosy rat x
3 royals
1 cali king
1 publean milk
1 yemen chameleon
2 orange spotted agamas
1 colombian rainbow boa |
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Mancunian
Hatchling
United Kingdom
384 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2008 : 19:45:18
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I am not sure if they are more popular or its just that I am more aware of them now I have snakes. Fashionable they may be, but I am still considred freaky at work for having snakes as pets!  |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Python regius) CB07 Tibo (Normal)
1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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Posted - 04/05/2008 : 20:34:00
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I dont no.
I have basically NO reptile shops around my area. My m8s think snakes as pets are freaky as they are not normal as they say. A snake is the best pet i could ever ask for |
1.1.0 Dog
2.1.0 Cat
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko
R.I.P WINNIE 7.7.08 - 29.8.09
0.1.0 Bearded Dragon
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Posted - 04/05/2008 : 21:12:54
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| i`ve noticed a few more places than when i first started, i only hope that there are some restrictions stopping anyone opening up a reptile shop so nothing can be mistreated. |
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saddleninja
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1400 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2008 : 22:12:50
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| just found out the one in porthcawl near me has gone out of business,shame good shop with friendly staff, only been open 2 years but there is a lot of competition,there are 9 other places in an 18 mile radius of me that i know of, that sell reps |
1 amel
1 okeette
2 normals
1 rosy rat x
3 royals
1 cali king
1 publean milk
1 yemen chameleon
2 orange spotted agamas
1 colombian rainbow boa |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2008 : 02:26:05
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Hey Jonb, I'm not sure if there are restrictions or not, if there are, then they're not monitored very well.
There was one in Ringwood, about 10 miles from me, and that was VERY poor.
The owner had animals that legally she shouldn't have had, and they were badly looked after.
I have to confess, this was where i got my Vermi from, and I was also one of the people that reported her.
The whole place was awful, a few of my friends had also brazenly gone in there, and took any of the livestock that they could get, even if they were in locked displays.
Some people should get the same treatment as the animals they are in possesion of.
She had a SINGLE meercat in a 2 1/2 foot glass tank, and was insistent that ALL non-native animals needed to be kept at a temperature of at LEAST 30 degrees.
It used to be owned ny an old boy named Ted, and was superb then. I first noticed how bad it was when i went in shortly after she took over, for a heat mat and i asked specifically for a 18x12 inch one, when she asked what size tank it was for, i told her it was for a 4x1 foot snake tank, she said it HAD to be the entire size of the bottom of the tank and didn't need a thermostat, as they got up to the correct heat, and stayed at the correct temp.
I've often wondered since then, how many people have either killed or seriously injured their snakes etc because of poor advice from this shop.
Apologies for rant, but this place really got my back up, and does everytime i think about it. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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Mancunian
Hatchling
United Kingdom
384 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2008 : 08:08:45
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| Sadly this is not the first time I have heard such stories. What is most annoying is that they get even the most basic care issues wrong and pass on false info to new owners, yet it hardly takes long to read and learn about basic snake management. When its their livlihood you would think they would make an effort. |
0.1.1 Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata) CB07 Jasper (Amelanastic) CB07 Chicomecoatl (Anerythristic Aztec)
1.0.0 Royal Python (Python regius) CB07 Tibo (Normal)
1.1.0 California Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis getula californiae) CB05 Luka (B&W Banded) CB06 Lucien (Albino Banded)
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Leyrielton2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1060 Posts |
Posted - 05/05/2008 : 11:51:09
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Im the same as Techno, theres one 2 reptile shops near me, when i say near but i mean about a 15 minute drive!
My friends thought i was strange at first when wanted a snake but now they've met Angelina they love her |
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Posted - 06/05/2008 : 09:20:59
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| There does seem to be more....i dont know if thats good or bad though.... |
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
3093 Posts |
Posted - 06/05/2008 : 09:52:19
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I think they are more popular. I work in a school and nearly all the kids have snakes, geckos or beardies now. Occassionaly we get a kid with a good old hamster, but not very often
Don't know wether it's a good thing though. A lot of them have told me stuff about how they care for their reps and it's annoying. I make them take a book out if they are really bad, but in most cases it's the parents who need to be told about their bad practices and I've no access to them  |
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Posted - 06/05/2008 : 17:39:03
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| None of my mates even no what a corn snake is, let alone a beardy lol... |
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Posted - 06/05/2008 : 22:21:23
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| Our nearest reptile shop is in Northampton which is a 30 minute drive away. would love to find one closer. |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2008 : 18:15:35
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| You're in Milton Keynes aren't you? Is the 'serpentarium' still in leighton buzzard? or it that a bit farther? |
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Posted - 07/05/2008 : 21:16:00
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| Hey Kehhlry, yes it seems to be i will def check it out as yes it is alot closer than northampton. I didnt know it was there. i have searched the internet for a nearer shop and it has never brought that one up. thanks mate x |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2008 : 00:40:38
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| I only remembered it because we were up in the keynes about 2 weeks ago skiing, and i saw the signs for it on the way. |
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
3093 Posts |
Posted - 08/05/2008 : 09:02:56
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I did that! I was going to Sheffield for my rep stuff, which is about 20 minutes away, then I found out there is a shop in the next village.
They are popping up everywhere |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 13:35:17
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| I think corns are getting cheaper so more people can afford to buy a snake - but not necessarily all the right equipment to go with it though. There's a place in Leeds with plenty (prob 50+) snakes from yearlings to 3 years old that you can buy for less than £40 each |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Leyrielton2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1060 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 14:00:06
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Originally posted by gingerpony
I think corns are getting cheaper so more people can afford to buy a snake - but not necessarily all the right equipment to go with it though. There's a place in Leeds with plenty (prob 50+) snakes from yearlings to 3 years old that you can buy for less than £40 each
Wheres this place in Leeds? I only know of 2 reptile shops in that area, 1 in Leeds and 1 near Bradford. |
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saddleninja
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1400 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 14:56:11
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1 amel
1 okeette
2 normals
1 rosy rat x
3 royals
1 cali king
1 publean milk
1 yemen chameleon
2 orange spotted agamas
1 colombian rainbow boa |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2008 : 18:01:50
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| Snakes n adders down Kirstall Road, someone's already put a clicky link in a thread called 'shop recommendations', think it's in the herp equipment part of the forum. I've not been there but I'm planning a trip in the next week or so |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2008 : 13:19:24
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Finally got to Snake's n Adders last Saturday... and came home with a Carolina yearling!
The stock on their website is severely out of date but friendly little shop, helpful staff with good parking opposite at McDonalds, lol |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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